is a term used to describe a new technology, but it may also refer to the continuing development of existing technology.
Emerging technology
refers to new, innovative, and rapidly evolving technologies that have the potential to significantly change industries, society, human behavior, and the economy.
Emerging Technology
Emerging technology has several key characteristics. It is said to be _________, can be brand-new tech or the continuing development of existing tech. It is ______________, as it often changes society in ways we cannot foresee. Lastly, it is ______________ as it influences how we work, live and relate to others.
evolutionary
unpredictable
impactful
Common Examples Emerging Tech
Artificial Intelligence
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Extended Reality
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Data and Connectivity
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Internet of Things
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Cloud and Edge Computing
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Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
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Robotics and Automation
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Quantum Computing
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Autonomous Vehicles
History of Industrial Evolution
The 1st Industrial Revolution (1765).
The 2nd Industrial Revolution (1870).
The 3rd Industrial Revolution (1969).
The 4th Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) (2011).
The 5th Industrial Revolution (Industry 5.0) (2023).
________The era of mechanization. This industry replaces agriculture as the backbone of the economy. The most important invention was the _________, which introduced a new source of energy and greatly improved transportation, especially railroads.
The 1st Industrial Revolution (1765).
steam engine
___________This was the era of mass production and assembly line. There were massive technology advancements in electricity, gas and oil, providing new sources of energy. These included the ______________, the development of steel and new communication technologies such as telegraph and telephone. This period also marked the beginning of the automobile and airplane.
The 2nd Industrial Revolution (1870).
internal combustion engine
_____________________The current era, characterized by exponential changes driven by Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). It is based on global networking, sensors, mobility, distributed cloud-based storage, and the use of algorithms and machine learning. Industry 4.0 represents the integration of the physical, digital, and biological worlds. Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR) are the key drivers of this revolution.
The 4th Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) (2011).
_______________This was the era of automation, computers and electronics. The rise of electronics, telecommunications and computers transformed industries. A new source of energy also emerged: ________________. Inventions such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Robots enabled high levels of automation in manufacturing.
The 3rd Industrial Revolution (1969).
nuclear energy
__________________Industry 5.0 focuses on human–machine collaboration. Instead of machines replacing humans, technology is designed to work alongside humans and enhance human creativity and decision-making. This revolution emphasizes a human-centric, sustainable, and resilient industry. The goal is not only efficiency and profit, but also social well-being, environmental sustainability, and ethical use of technology.
The 5th Industrial Revolution (Industry 5.0) (2023).
Impact of Emerging Technology
Positive Impacts
Negative / Challenging Impacts
Positive Impacts
*Faster communication
*Better healthcare, transportation, and service delivery
*More productivity and innovation
*New careers and opportunities
Negative / Challenging Impacts
*Job displacement
*Privacy and security concerns
*Digital divide (rich vs poor technology access)
*Technology addiction and misinformation
refers to raw, unprocessed facts and figures that by themselves have no meaning.
Data
is processed, organized, or structured data that has been given meaning and can be used to support decision-making.
Information
Received at the right time.
Example: Weather update before you travel.
Timely
Characteristics of Good Information
Timely
Accurate
Complete
Relevant
Understandable
Free from errors and reliable.
Example: Correct grades in the student portal.
Accurate
Contains everything needed to make a good decision.
Example: A report with only half the details is incomplete and misleading.
Complete
(additional helpful characteristic)
Useful for the person who needs it.
Relevant
Clear and easy to interpret.
Understandable
is essential in many aspects of daily life because it supports decision-making, planning, problem-solving, communication, and understanding events.
Information
In _____________________, data is used to identify patterns and improve performance in applications such as image recognition and chatbots.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
The_________________uses data collected from smart devices, including temperature and movement sensors, to enable real-time monitoring and automation.
Internet of Things (IoT)
In ____________________, robots depend on sensor data to move accurately and perform tasks efficiently.
robotics and automation,
_________________ platforms for storing and processing massive volumes of data.
Cloud computing provides
